How to pronounce ches
Say it like CHES. Ches is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- CHES
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ches pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- CHESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of ches
American and British speakers say ches in essentially the same way: /tʃɛs/ in the US and /tʃɛs/ in the UK.
British respelling: CHES.
What does ches mean?
- plural of che How to pronounce che
Words that rhyme with ches
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of ches.
Words that sound like ches
Questions about saying ches
How do you pronounce ches?
Say CHES. The American pronunciation is /tʃɛs/. In British English it is /tʃɛs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ches?
Ches is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: CHES.
Do Americans and Brits say ches the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /tʃɛs/ and the British form is /tʃɛs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as ches?
Ches sounds the same as chess in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.